Some poultry companies have been injecting products with broth or immersing them in salty solutions to try to make them tastier and more tender. But pumping up meat can also add water weight and sodium.
The Agriculture Department says: Almost 300-thousand pounds of fresh and frozen meat and poultry products, made by Gourmet Boutique may be contaminated with listeria.
Scam artists have found another way to target customers of a Tri-Cities credit union. Two weeks ago, News Channel 11 told you about a scam targeting Happy Valley Credit Union Customers. That scam involved e-mail and text messages. Now News Channel 11 has learned that crooks are using an automated phone call to try to steal account information. VIEW VIDEO REPORT INSIDE
Planning your summer vacation? Or maybe you just want to do a quick weekend getaway. Consumer Reports ShopSmart says some choice Web sites can save you some heartache and possibly a whole bunch of greenbacks.
Have something you want to ask your doctor, but it’s not worth a trip to the office? Consumer Reports says these days, depending on your doctor, there just might be a way to get a one-minute consult: A growing number of physicians take e-mail questions from their patients.